The winner of the search will lead the walkers during this year’s 20th Annual 5K Run and Walk for Lupus to be held on Sunday, June 9, 2012 at the West Valley College in Saratoga, CA. (If you are nominating your pet, please make sure that you and your furry best friend attend the Run & Walk!)

Here is how it works:

1. Pet owners may nominate their pets by sending a photo (jpeg or gif format) with the following information:

Name of pet dogBreed GenderAgeName of owner, with phone number, email and address.

Nominations should be emailed to: communications@lfnc.org. ONLY pet dogs that can appear in person at the Run & Walk will be accepted into the contest.

Photos of the nominated pets will be posted on the LFNC Web site, as soon as we start receiving submissions!

2. Visitors to the Web site will be able to vote for their favorite contestant/s. Each vote will cost $1. Voters must be 18 years old and above, and they can vote for as many of their favorites and as many times as they like. Proceeds will benefit LFNC’s client programs and services.

So, what are you waiting for? Send in your pet dog's picture to communications@lfnc.org. Then, tell all your friends to come visit LFNC.org and vote! Remember, it's $1 per vote, and you can vote as many times as you wish, and distribute your votes however you wish!